James Patterson from Manchester

Organiser Vivien Wood, Jackie Dennis and Becca Webster

Andy Hickings

Ruskies Ron Devanny, Cam Shaw and Joe Finn

Wayne Green, Mike Smith, Rob Waterworth and Pete Hall from Bury

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Coming so soon after the smash-hit Proms, the 1940s Weekend showed once again that this little coastal community knows how to party.

The weekend organiser, Vivien Wood, tourism officer for Lytham St Annes, said: ‘When I arrived in my office the following Monday morning I was already getting messages from people wanting to know the dates for next year.

‘The weather on the Sunday was a little challenging but it still turned out to be an excellent event and leading lights in the business community thought it was fantastic. One café owner told me the Saturday had been their busiest day for 13 years. ‘If the attractions of Lytham St Annes ever were a well-kept secret, the word is certainly out now.’ Next year’s 1940s weekend is scheduled for August 15 and 16.

For almost 25 years, outdoor writers and photographers Dennis and Jan Kelsall have produced guides and articles covering many of the country’s popular walking destinations. Here, Dennis picks five of his favourites.